This study, called the Prosthetic Performance Enhancement Trial, is for people with a lower limb amputation (at the ankle, below the knee, or above the knee) who use a walking prosthesis. It aims to see if a walking program on uneven surfaces can help improve walking skills and confidence. You would be randomly assigned to either walk on a flat surface or an uneven surface. The training involves walking for up to 2 minutes at a time, with breaks, three times a week for four weeks. The main goal of this pilot study is to see how well people stick to the training and to improve the training plans for future research. You must be at least 18 years old, use your prosthesis regularly, have a good socket fit, and be able to walk for three minutes.

Study design

This is an interventional study with a planned enrollment of 35 participants. You would be randomly assigned to one of two training groups: flat terrain or uneven terrain.

What's involved

You would participate in walking practice three times a week for four weeks. Each session involves up to 12 sets of 2-minute continuous walking with rest breaks.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your adherence to the training will be measured over the 4 weeks of the study.

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